India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,216,455. India, a vast and vibrant nation, is located in South Asia, bordered by the majestic Himalayas to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south, east, and west. This diverse land is home to an incredible array of people groups, speaking hundreds of languages and dialects, each with its own rich history and customs. Despite this variety, a strong sense of national identity often unites them, woven through shared traditions, festivals, and a deep respect for elders and family. Cultural expressions are boundless, from classical dance and music to colorful textiles and intricate architecture, all reflecting millennia of artistic innovation and spiritual depth. Spiritually, India is a land of profound faith and devotion. While Hinduism is the predominant religion, the country is also the birthplace of Buddhism and Sikhism, and has significant populations of Christians, Muslims, and Jains, among others. This creates a vibrant tapestry of spiritual practices and beliefs, where religious festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm and pilgrimage sites draw devotees from far and wide. Individuals are often open to discussing matters of faith and exploring new spiritual truths.

People Groups of India:

India Fast Facts:

Total People Groups:2,146
Total Population:1,525,216,455
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,391,785
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,313,073,115
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,751,555

India Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 2  
Dying Daily: 27308  
Dying Daily without Christ: 26922  
Birth Rate: 16.1  
Death Rate: 7.4

People Groups of India

Strategic Progress Index
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2,146 people groups (page 42 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▼
MaharMaharIndia11,770,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Buddhism
ChakmasChakmasIndia207,000No Longer UnreachedChakmaFolk Buddhism
OdOdIndia168,000No Longer UnreachedOdEthnoreligion
Gurung (Nepali)Gurung (Nepali)India148,000No Longer UnreachedNepali (individual language)Ethnoreligion
GaddiGaddiIndia819,000Engaged yet UnreachedGaddiEthnoreligion
NissiNissiIndia115,000No Longer UnreachedNyishiEthnoreligion
LepchaLepchaIndia109,000No Longer UnreachedLepchaEthnoreligion
PodPodIndia3,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliEthnoreligion
OraonOraonIndia5,580,000No Longer UnreachedKurukhEthnoreligion
MeghvalMeghvalIndia382,000No Longer UnreachedHindiEthnoreligion
PanoPanoIndia1,755,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaEthnoreligion
ParojaParojaIndia605,000Engaged yet UnreachedBodo ParjaEthnoreligion
KachariKachariIndia74,000No Longer UnreachedKachariEthnoreligion
LoharaLoharaIndia327,000No Longer UnreachedSadriEthnoreligion
NagaNagaIndia416,000No Longer UnreachedAo NagaEthnoreligion
BhoviBhoviIndia1,420,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
SaoraSaoraIndia1,205,000No Longer UnreachedSoraEthnoreligion
BhilalaBhilalaIndia1,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhiliEthnoreligion
BhutiaBhutiaIndia258,000Engaged yet UnreachedSherpaEthnoreligion
KoraKoraIndia280,000No Longer UnreachedBengaliEthnoreligion
Maha MalasarMaha MalasarIndia475Engaged yet UnreachedTamilEthnoreligion
BediaBediaIndia672,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanchparganiaEthnoreligion
MarathiMarathiIndia136,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiEthnoreligion
Adi GallongAdi GallongIndia71,500No Longer UnreachedGaloEthnoreligion
WanchoWanchoIndia71,000No Longer UnreachedWancho NagaEthnoreligion
BarikiBarikiIndia32,500No Longer UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
BangniBangniIndia63,500No Longer UnreachedUrduEthnoreligion
Mali (Chhattisgarhi)Mali (Chhattisgarhi)India789,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiEthnoreligion
AdiAdiIndia120,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiEthnoreligion
JuangJuangIndia61,500No Longer UnreachedJuangEthnoreligion
SauntiaSauntiaIndia57,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiEthnoreligion
SareraSareraIndia44,500Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiEthnoreligion
BaghetiBaghetiIndia48,500No Longer UnreachedOdiaEthnoreligion
BadhiBadhiIndia27,500No Longer UnreachedPahari-PotwariEthnoreligion
NocteNocteIndia50,500No Longer UnreachedNocte NagaEthnoreligion
MagMagIndia57,500Engaged yet UnreachedRakhineEthnoreligion
DalDalIndia38,000Engaged yet UnreachedKui (India)Ethnoreligion
NoatiaNoatiaIndia9,900No Longer UnreachedKok BorokEthnoreligion
Hill MiriHill MiriIndia18,000No Longer UnreachedMisingEthnoreligion
Chamar, Bhambi (Gujarati)Chamar, Bhambi (Gujarati)India1,130,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiEthnoreligion
Chamar (Marwadi)Chamar (Marwadi)India361,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Ethnoreligion
Chamar (Malvi)Chamar (Malvi)India180,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviEthnoreligion
Great AndamaneseGreat AndamaneseIndia60No Longer UnreachedAndaman Creole HindiEthnoreligion
Teli (Bhojpuri)Teli (Bhojpuri)India1,665,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriEthnoreligion
Teli (Marathi)Teli (Marathi)India1,445,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiEthnoreligion
Teli (Telugu)Teli (Telugu)India757,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
Teli (Maithili)Teli (Maithili)India371,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliEthnoreligion
Teli (Gujarati)Teli (Gujarati)India414,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiEthnoreligion
Teli (Magahi)Teli (Magahi)India415,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiEthnoreligion
Teli (Kannada)Teli (Kannada)India365,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaEthnoreligion

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